Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
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SARASOTA, Fla. - Marion J. Olson, 92, formerly of Ironwood, Michigan, entered eternal peace on Dec. 27, 2024, surrounded by members of her loving family. Marion was born April 16, 1932, the daughter of the late John and Anna (Sopko) and stepdaughter of the late Joseph Kurta. After graduating from Luther L. Wright High School in Ironwood in 1950, she enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. She was trained as a teletypewriter mechanic and became an instructor before being reassigned to recruitment duty....
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Richard Michael Lanctoe, 73, of Ironwood, died peacefully at his home, on Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born on March 9, 1951, to Fritz and Kay (Johnson) Lanctoe in Ironwood. In elementary years, he attended the Central School, followed by the Ironwood Catholic High School, where he graduated in 1969. He was united in marriage to Lori Ann McDonald on March 31, 1997, in Las Vegas. From an early age, Rick was interested in business adventures....
ALLEN PARK, Mich. - James 'Jim' William Korpela, 78, of Taylor, Mich., passed away with daughters and grandkids by his side on Jan. 8, 2025, at Optalis Health and Rehabilitation Center in Allen Park, Mich. Jim was born on May 23, 1946, in Ironwood, the son of the late Lyyli Marie Korpela (Niemi) and the late John Waino Korpela. Growing up, Jim enjoyed hunting out at our family cabin, fishing on Lake Superior and gardening. He attended Newport Elementary School, and graduated from Luther L....
DULUTH, Minn. - Mary K. Osterholm, 76, of Ironwood, Michigan, went to her Heavenly home on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025, at St. Luke's Hospital in Duluth. Mary was born on Nov. 12, 1948, to John and Dora (Mattrella) Kavinsky in Ironwood. She graduated from St. Ambrose Catholic School in 1959 with honors, then went to UW-Superior and - later in her life - Gogebic Community College. Mary worked for many years as a proofreader for BlackDot in Freeport, Illinois, and then taught preschool at Our Lady of Pea...
BESSEMER, Mich. - Eva Mae Massi, 88, of Bessemer, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield, with her daughter, Jody, at her side. Eva was born on July 5, 1936, in Petoskey, to Florin and Bessie (Hathaway) Warren. She grew up in Wolverine, Watersmeet and Crystal Falls. Eva graduated from Crystal Falls High School in 1953. She married Warren David Wirtanen in 1953. They were blessed with a son, William Darwin, and a daughter, Jacqueline...
IRONWOOD, Mich. – Julie A. Goetz, 89, of Ironwood, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. Julie was born on Dec. 19, 1935, in Wakefield, to Vincent and Antoinette (Boscia) Agriesti. Julie graduated from Wakefield High School and from cosmetology school in Detroit. She was the owner of Julie's Headquarters in Ironwood until her retirement. Julie is survived by two daughters, Lizabeth (Edwin) Peters and Danette M...
HURLEY, Wis. - Dorothy Marie (Sola) Walesewicz, age 88, of Hurley, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at the Villa Maria Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Dorothy was born to John and Mary (Canalia) Sola on July 13, 1936, in her grandfather's house in Dago Valley in Kimball. She was married to Joseph Walesewicz on Sept. 14, 1957, at St. Mary's Church in Hurley, where she was baptized, received her first communion, confirmed and will be laid to rest. She had a deep connection...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - John P. "Chummy" Ozzello, 91, of Wakefield, passed away on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at his home, with his loving family at his side. John was born on May 31, 1933, in Wakefield, the son of John J. and Margaret M. (Bracket) Ozzello. He attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1952. John was a non-commissioned officer. The total years of service to his country consisted of 20 years in the military and 15 years with the U.S. Department of State. With this impressive total of...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. — Sheryl Sue Nieminen, 74, of Wakefield, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, peacefully at the Lakeshore group home in Wakefield. Sheryl was born on Aug. 18, 1950, in Ironwood, the daughter of Eugene and Cynthia (Lehto) Nieminen. Sheryl has a laugh that will never be forgotten. She was preceded in death by her parents and nephew, Bill Barbacovi, Jr. Sheryl is survived by her brother, Eugene (Joan); sister, Mayrene (Bill) Barbacovi; and niece, Kristy (Clarence) Dalbeck. The family would like to express their deep a...
IRON RIVER, Mich. - It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James "Jim" Matthew Matonich on Jan. 3, 2025, at the age of 80 at the Iron River Care Center. Born on Sept. 29, 1944, in Bessemer, Jim was the son of Matthew and Evelyn (Lamport) Matonich. He grew up in Bessemer, where he met the love of his life, Barbara Hansen. After high school, Jim served in the U.S. Army, working in communications. After Jim's time in the service, he married Barb and moved to Chicago for his job...
IRONWOOD, Mich. - Jerzy Lutkowski, 76, passed away on Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood. Jerzy was born Oct. 3, 1948, in Czestochowa, Poland, the youngest of three boys born to Maria (nee Fertner) and Stefan Lutkowski. He was an intelligent, mischievous child, and fascinated by aviation from an early age. He built airplane models at the local Aeroclub and worked in Poland as a mechanical engineer, in a time when blueprints were...
PARK FALLS, Wis. - Marian Martell, age 97, formerly of Ironwood, Mich., passed away on Dec. 24, 2024, in Park Falls, surrounded by family. Marian was born on Jan. 3, 1927, in Berlin, Wisconsin, and was the daughter of Charles Edward "Dick" and Myrtle Richards. Marian spent her elementary years in Bessemer, Mich. After her father became superintendent of schools in Watersmeet, the family moved there. Marian graduated from Watersmeet High School. She attended college at the University of Wisconsin...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. - Russell J. Barger of White Pine, passed away on Jan. 1, 2025, in Wakefield at the Gogebic Medical Care Facility. He was 87 years old. Russell was born to Jim and Adrian (Sarazin) Barger on Nov. 5, 1937, in Chassell. He graduated from Chassell High School in 1957. He joined the U.S. Army National Guard and then enlisted in the United States Army. Upon returning from the Army, he worked for Hocking Construction Company. He then met and married Betty Jean Archambeau on Nov. 12,...
WAKEFIELD, Mich. – Margaret Suzanne (nee Syreini) Pohjola, 82, of Wakefield, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at Gogebic Medical Care Facility in Wakefield. Margaret was born on Dec. 8, 1942, in Wakefield, a daughter of Jacob Hjalmer and Siama Margaret (Ollikka) Syreini. She attended Wakefield High School and graduated in 1960. She continued her education for one year in Duluth, Minnesota, taking secretarial courses. On July 29, 1961, Margie was united in marriage to Roy G...
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Arnoldine J. Basanese, 83, of Watersmeet, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. She was born on April 16, 1941, in Watersmeet, the daughter of the late Arnold and Margaret (Vamosh) Langren. Arnoldine attended Watersmeet Township School, graduating with the class of 1959. She attended community college in Virginia, Minnesota. Arnoldine married Parnell Basanese on Aug. 8, 1964, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Watersmeet. They celebrated their 60th...
BESSEMER, Mich. - David Charles Mussatti, 73, of Bessemer, passed away on Friday, Jan. 3, 2025. Dave was born on July 30, 1951, to Charles and Maggie Mussatti. He spent most of his career as a welder at Enbridge Energy, retiring in 2007. Dave was an avid outdoorsman who loved the woods and his camp, but most of all he treasured his time with family, including his wife, Vicki, of 52 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, Jan. 10, at 11 a.m., preceded by visitation at 10...
HURLEY, Wis. - There will be a celebration of the life of Larry Hopkins on Saturday, Jan. 11, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Sharon's Coffee Company in Hurley. Larry died Oct. 5, 2024, at home in Kimball....
EWEN - Our father, Frederick Jousma of Ewen, Michigan, passed away on Dec. 21 after battling cancer for several years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Dorothy Jousma, of Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is survived by two brothers, John Jousma of Alto, Michigan, and Don Jousma of Grand Rapids. Also surviving are his three daughters, Gayle (Evan) Sironen of Ewen, Rae (John) Volkmann of Phelps, Wisconsin, and Angela (Bill) Kuhn of Boyne City, Michigan. Fred had six grandchildren,...
OMA, Wis. - James "Jim" "Logger" L. Bock, 82, a lifelong resident of Oma, Wisconsin, passed away at his home on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024. Jim was born on July 4, 1942, in Ironwood, Michigan, to Herbert and Margaret (Coey) Bock. He attended Oma Elementary School and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School in Hurley. Jim received his nickname "Logger" through his career in the logging industry. He began with over-the-road trucking, followed by his logging business (Niemi's), and then retired from Ange...
IRON BELT, Wis. - Dolores B. Mattson, 97, of Iron Belt, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Dolores was born the daughter of Edward and Edith (James) Baross on July 6, 1927. She was united in marriage with Eino Mattson; they had seven children together. Besides raising her family, Dolores did housekeeping for local ski resorts and cabins in the Manitowish Waters area. Dolores is survived by her son, Robert (Donna)...
HURLEY, Wis. - Lisa M. Rhenlund, 63, of 412 2nd Ave. N., Hurley, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, at Seasons of Life Hospice House in Woodruff, surrounded by her loving family. Born in 1961, Lisa attended school in Ironwood, Michigan, and went on to college to pursue graphic arts. She worked as a certified nurse's aide and also in the food and beverage industry for most of her life. Lisa was an amazing mother, daughter, sister and aunt. She was loved by everyone who knew her....
ARBOR VITAE, Wis. - Rick Stanley Busakowski, age 72, of Arbor Vitae, died on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, from pancreatic cancer at home with his family by his side. He was born in Stambaugh, Michigan, on May 28, 1952, to Stanley and Florence (Piekarski) Busakowski of Iron River, Michigan. He graduated from from West Iron County High School in 1970; shortly after High School he entered the U.S. Air Force departing Iron River with his lifelong friend, Glen Davis. He is survived by his loving wife of...
WATERSMEET, Mich. - Sharon Rehling of Watersmeet passed away on Dec. 16, 2024, at home, surrounded by her family. Born Feb. 10, 1940, in Lyons, Illinois, Sharon was the middle daughter of Edward and Eugenia Linder. She spent her youth in Lyons and Tomah, Wisconsin, and graduated from Tomah High School in 1958. After meeting her husband, Bill Rehling, in 1975, they settled in Mt. Prospect, Illinois, to raise their four sons before eventually retiring full time to the house they built on Allen Lak...
MONTREAL, Wis. — Helen Mae Anonich, 100, of Montreal, passed away at Westgate Nursing, Rehabilitation and Assisted Living Community in Ironwood, Michigan, on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024. Helen Mae was born on April 27, 1924, to Matt and Mary (Smee) Anonich. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Hurley in 1941. Helen Mae continued her education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and had a long career at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., as a secretary for the four-star generals. She returned to Montreal in 1978 to care for her mother. H...
HURLEY, Wis. — Janice Gerry, 74, of South Carey, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the Villa Maria Health and Rehabilitation Center in Hurley. Janice was born on Feb. 21, 1950, in Ironwood, Michigan, to John and Kathryn (Pedretti) Gerry. She attended St. Mary’s Grade School and graduated from J.E. Murphy High School with the class of 1968. She then attended St. Joseph School of Nursing in Marshfield, graduating in 1971. She worked as a registered nurse (RN) in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marsh...
